DIFFERENCES IN CHARACTERISTICS
Bright Child Gifted Learner
Knows the answers Asks the questions
Is interested Is highly curious
Is Attentive Is mentally and physically involved
Has good ideas Has wild, silly ideas
Works hard Plays around, yet tests well
Answers the questions Discusses in detail, elaborates
Top group Beyond the group
Listens with interest Shows strong feelings and opinions
Learns with ease Already knows
6-8 repetitions for mastery 1-2 repetitions for mastery
Understands ideas Constructs abstractions
Enjoys peers Prefers adults
Grasps the meaning Draws inferences
Completes assignments Initiates projects
Is receptive Is intense
Copies accurately Creates a new design
Enjoys school Enjoys learning
Absorbs information Manipulates information
Technician Inventor
Good memorizer Good Guesser
Enjoys straightforward sequential presentation Thrives on complexity
Is alert Is keenly observant
Is pleased with own learning Is highly self-critical
Bright Child Gifted Learner by Janice Szabos Challenge, 1989, Issue 34 p. 4